We are shaping the future of transport infrastructure across Australia and globally. We are hiring a Major Projects Director to lead and deliver complex, high-value, high‑profile transport programs — including projects such as high-speed rail — driving outcomes across multidisciplinary design teams, stakeholder relationships and major delivery packages.This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in major project environments, bringing strategic vision, delivery excellence and the ability to lead teams through complexity and change.How you’ll make a differenceLead end‑to‑end delivery of multi‑billion‑dollar transport programs (including projects such as high‑speed rail), with accountability for scope, schedule, cost, risk, safety and quality.Direct and integrate multidisciplinary design teams (rail, civil, tunnels, stations/structures, systems, approvals) and manage complex technical interfaces and dependencies.Provide strong governance and design assurance across packages, embedding program controls, change management, reporting and decision frameworks.Build trusted client relationships and engage senior stakeholders across government, delivery partners, JV/alliances and regulators, representing AECOM at executive level.Lead commercial strategy across contracts and procurement (alliances, D&C, ECI, PPP and other collaborative models), ensuring value, performance and compliance.Champion digital delivery (BIM, digital engineering, model-based design) to drive coordination, quality and efficiency at every stage.Embed sustainability, resilience and social outcomes in project delivery, aligning with client objectives and community expectations.Shape pursuits and strategic positioning, strengthening our major projects pipeline and market presence.Mentor, grow and energise high-performing teams, fostering accountability, wellbeing and continuous improvement.Oversee readiness, commissioning and handover planning to ensure safe, timely and fit‑for‑purpose outcomes.
